Advantages and Disadvantages of Joomla

When creating a website there are many questions to be asked. Should I use a content management system (CMS)? If so, which one? What features will I need? Is the software I plan on using overkill? In this episode of Ask A Sage, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of Joomla (an open-source content management system) to answer the questions above. You can also find a powerpoint version of this video here or an embedded version after the jump.

There are several “free” options for possible platforms to create your website including: Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, and Mambo. If you can determine what your site is going to accomplish and the complexity of the site, you are on your way to determine which platform will work best for you. Hopefully this video can act as a stepping stone in the right direction for making the website platform decision.